Names
What was the first name of New York?
New Amsterdam.
What is the nickname for the Northeast of the USA?
The industrial workshop.
How many stars are on the US flag today?
50
What word did settlers often add before a city name (like York or Britain)?
New
What did the first factories in New England make?
Cotton cloth.
How many stripes are on the flag?
13
Where did the first settlers from Europe land?
On the East Coast.
Coastal towns like Boston and Portland began as what type of communities?
Fishing communities.
What color on the flag stands for courage?
Red
Many cities have the same name. What must you write on a letter so it goes to the right place?
The name of the State.
What is the name of the big mountains in the East?
The Appalachian highlands.
Which part of the USA has long and cold winters?
The North.
Who were many American places named after?
English kings and queens
Name one power resource found in the Northeast.
Coal (or natural gas / oil).
Which state became the 50th state of America?
Hawaii